> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-bingsen · updated 2026-11-02

# Liu Bingsen (1937–2005)

## What is Liu Bingsen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 343 auction results for Liu Bingsen at 14 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $848 including buyer’s premium (middle half $405–$1,587, n=58). The auction record is $16,117 for Clerical Script Calligraphy: Five-Character Couplet (2026, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clerical Script Calligraphy: Five-Character Couplet | Ink on paper | $16,117 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | 隶书王维诗 | 水墨纸本 | $15,672 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2012 |
| 3 | 隶书杨虎城诗, 1993年作 | 水墨纸本 | $15,630 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | 楷书七言联 隶书七言联 | 水墨纸本 | $15,037 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | 隶书“万载平和” | 水墨纸本 | $12,871 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2014 |
| 6 | Lishu Konghou Yin, 1983年作 | 水墨纸本 | $12,865 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2007 |
| 7 | 长城精神 | 隶书 (Clerical script) | $12,448 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Clerical Script Calligraphy: Five-Character Couplet, 1990 | Ink on paper | $11,876 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | 隶书俚句 镜心 | 水墨纸本 | $11,030 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | Calligraphy of 'Longevity', 1986 | Ink on paper | $9,798 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 56 | $3,364 |
| Works on paper | 51 | $1,019 |
| Paintings | 5 | $405 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $2,823 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 61 | $1,580 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 343 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liu Bingsen is a Chinese artist with 446 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,512. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liu Bingsen sold in 2026 for $2,547, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liu Bingsen work worth?

Across 343 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Bingsen work is $2,512.

The median Liu Bingsen work on paper sells for $2,823 across 198 lots.

The median Liu Bingsen painting sells for $1,010 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Bingsen work on papers typically sell for $923–$5,288 (the middle half of 127 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Liu Bingsen work on papers typically sell for $1,896–$11,295 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,010‡ | $6,830‡ | — | 2026-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 198 | $2,823‡ | $34,382‡ | — | 2026-09-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $23,247‡ | $12.2M‡ | — | 2026-07-19 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $445–$3,614‡ | $1,010‡ | $6,830‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,567–$10,177‡ | $2,001‡ | $26,689‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 127 | $923–$5,288‡ | $2,478‡ | $25,521‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 58 | $1,896–$11,295‡ | $5,494‡ | $34,382‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $34,382‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $31,890‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $6,830‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,723‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Liu Bingsen worth?

Across 343 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Bingsen work is $2,512. The median Liu Bingsen work on paper sells for $2,823 across 198 lots. The median Liu Bingsen painting sells for $1,010 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Bingsen work on papers typically sell for $923–$5,288 (the middle half of 127 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Liu Bingsen work on papers typically sell for $1,896–$11,295 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Liu Bingsen work on paper?

Based on 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Bingsen work on paper is $2,823. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liu Bingsen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Bingsen work on paper is $34,382. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Liu Bingsen work on paper?

Based on 127 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Bingsen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,478, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Liu Bingsen work on paper?

Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Liu Bingsen work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,494, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liu Bingsen's auction record?

Liu Bingsen's auction record is $12,236,588, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Liu Bingsen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-bingsen (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.